DIY

Earlier this week I was obsessed with these bracelets. I poked around on ETSY a bit, but didn't find quite what I was looking for - lots of pretty stuff, but everything was heavily embellished. So I thought I try making some myself.

I knew when I purchased supplies that this would be a gamble. Usually when I try to be crafty, it goes something like this:

That looks so cool!! --> I should try that!! --> I buy supplies --> Supplies sit in their bag collecting dust.

But not this time! They're not exact, but the bracelets fit the look that I was hoping for and they were ridiculously easy to make. Here's how:

1) Buy the following: (a) 7x11mm jewelry magnetic clasps, $2.99 for 6 (b) crimped necklace end, $1.29 for 16 pieces (c) leather/suede cording; I used Craft Designer 3mm x 3yds, $2.99 each.

2) Each bracelet will need 1 magnetic clasp and 2 necklace ends. Attach one half of the magnetic clasp to one necklace end; repeat.

3) Run the leather cord through one of your completed clasps so that if you're holding the clasp, the lengths of leather cord will be about equal.

4) Pull the open ends of the leather cord through your other clasp and tie tightly into a knot. Now each end should have a completed clasp:



5) Wrap the bracelet around your wrist and let the magnets do their work!!





I plan on making a few more in dark brown (and mustard yellow, if I can find it!), but I'm pretty happy with my start!!